Abstract: A multi-band radio antenna device for a radio communication terminal is disclosed. The antenna has an integral feed and ground structure electrically connected to a first radiating antenna element and a second radiating element. The first radiating element comprises a first continuous trace of conductive material and has a continuous trace has a first branch tuned to radiate at first frequencies in a first frequency band, and a second branch, which is tuned to radiate in a second frequency band at second frequencies approximately equal to or less than two times the first frequencies. The second radiating antenna element comprises a second continuous trace of conductive material, wherein the second continuous trace has a third branch, which is tuned to resonate in a third frequency band at third frequencies that are higher than the second frequencies, and which is capacitively coupled to the feed and ground structure and arranged substantially adjacent to the second branch.

Abstract: The universal game controller is provided for use with a plurality of different types of cellular phones and permits gaming software on the cellular phones to be played in a convenient manner. The controller includes a phone dock for replaceably receiving any of a plurality of types of cellular phones. A receptor is provided for making electrical connection to the cellular phone. Control pads are provided for receiving pressure from a user's thumbs and generating control and command signals that can be transmitted to the cellular phone.

Abstract: Stick, clamshell, jackknife and slider configurations are provided for handheld wireless communicators with reduced free-space, near-field emissions that can be hearing aid compatible using two ground planes and a reactive matching element along with predefined placement of an antenna, speaker and/or microphone in the communicator housing.

Abstract: A method of operating a mobile terminal includes receiving mobile communications and transmitting mobile communications in a first mode of operation, and enabling at least one function that is not available in the first mode of operation while preventing transmission of mobile communications in a second mode of operation. The first mode of operation is activated responsive to receiving a valid authorization code in the second mode of operation. Related devices and computer program products are also discussed.

Abstract: Methods of providing movie information are provided. Movie previews are broadcast in an order customized according to priority information associated with a movie provider. Related wireless communication devices are also discussed.

Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a first housing portion and a second housing portion. At least one flexible strap movably connects the first housing portion to the second housing portion at one end of each housing portion for relative movement of the housing portions along an axis parallel to the ends of the housing portions. The housing portions are movable between a first position where the inner major surface of the first housing portion is opposite the inner major surface of the second housing portion for at least partially concealing the user input means, and a second position where the outer major surface of the first housing portion is opposite the outer major surface of the second housing portion such that the user input means is exposed and accessible to the user. At least one of the housing portions encloses electronic components operable to transmit and receive telecommunication signals.

Abstract: A radio frequency test interface for an electronic device includes a circuit board that includes a radio frequency contact. An antenna includes a resilient member that urges the antenna to engage the radio frequency contact. A test connector includes a conductive contact and is configured to engage the resilient member so as to displace the antenna from the radio frequency contact to allow the conductive contact to engage the radio frequency contact.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the efficiency of a multi-band antenna in a wireless terminal over a wide range of frequencies is described herein. To compensate for the undesirable coupling that occurs in a low frequency band between a parasitic antenna and a primary antenna in certain designs, a matching network is connected to at least one ground port of the multi-band antenna. The matching network controls the multi-band antenna performance based on the current transmission frequency band. In some embodiments, the matching network is configured to operate as an open circuit when multi-band antenna operates in the low frequency band, and to operate as a short circuit when multi-band antenna operates in the high frequency band.

Abstract: A combination mobile terminal and camera comprising a housing and a camera device integrated into a first portion of the housing. The camera device and the first portion of the housing in which the camera is integrated are moveable between a first position where the first portion of the housing is substantially aligned with a remaining second portion of the housing and a second misaligned position. In the first position, the camera may be oriented substantially parallel to a keypad, keyboard, or display in the housing. Individual buttons of a keypad on the housing may be used to control mobile terminal functions in one mode and camera functions in another mode. Certain individual buttons of the keypad may be rotatable with the camera. The alignment of the camera is such that it is possible to add additional optical elements to the optical path.

Abstract: A printed circuit board connector has a mounting portion mounted on a first side of a printed circuit board and an elastically biased contact portion extending from the mounting portion. The mounting portion is enlarged for vacuum pick up. The contact portion has a substantially S-shaped cross section and protrudes beyond a second side of the printed circuit board opposite the first side. The connector may be used with a single-sided printed circuit board where the connector provides an electrical coupling from the contact portion beyond the second side of the circuit board to a mounting pad on which the connector is mounted on the first side. The contact portion is elastically deformable from between a first state protruding beyond the second side of the printed circuit board to a second state substantially flush with the second side of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for rendering multimedia data received by a wireless communications device via a wireless communications network over one or more external multimedia rendering devices. In one embodiment, the present invention receives multimedia data that includes image and audio data from one or more remote parties over the network. A controller in the wireless communications device distinguishes between the received image and audio data. Rather than display the received data on the device display, the controller controls a short-range transceiver to redirect the image data to an external display device for display. Likewise, the controller also controls the short-range transceiver to transmit the received audio data to an external audio device for rendering as audible sound over a speaker. The short-range transceiver transmits the image and audio data to their respective external multimedia rendering devices via one or more short-range interfaces.

Abstract: Content displaying methods, systems and computer program products display first display content on a first display screen of a handheld wireless communicator, while simultaneously sending second display content that is different from the first display content, from the handheld wireless communicator to an external display screen. In videoconferencing applications, the second display content can include an image of the remote party, and the first display content can include an image of the user of the handheld wireless communicator and/or a camera image from the handheld wireless communicator. In displaying alphanumeric data, the first display content can include first alphanumeric data, and the second display content can include the first alphanumeric data and additional detail data concerning the first alphanumeric data.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for rendering an audio signal over a wireless communication device where the video signal associated with the audio signal is being output to one or more displays in an audio-video system. The audio-video system includes a controller that outputs the video signal to the one or more displays, and a transceiver that transmits an audio signal associated with the video signal to the wireless communication device. A transceiver in the wireless communication device receives the transmitted audio signal from the audio-video system, and an audio processing circuit renders the audio signal as audible sound to the user of the wireless communication device.

Abstract: The present invention uses metallization termination techniques to reduce the electro-magnetic field scattering at the edges of metallized areas. The metallization termination techniques provide a gradual transition from high conductivity areas to high impedance areas. The mobile phone antenna illuminates the PCB allowing currents to flow on the PCB. When the currents reach edges of the PCB they flow through a region of increasingly high impedance without reflecting back or scattering.

Abstract: A multi-band antenna system for a wireless terminal can include a first low-band antenna that configured to resonate in response to first electromagnetic radiation in a low-band frequency range in an active state and a second antenna, that is separate from the first low-band antenna, and is configured to resonate in response to second electromagnetic radiation in the low-band frequency range in the active state.

Abstract: The anastomosis device according to the present invention is a one piece device for connecting a graft vessel to a target vessel without the use of conventional sutures. The anastomosis device includes a frame for receiving and holding the end of a graft vessel in an everted position and first and second spreading members configured to be inserted into an opening in the target vessel. The first and second spreading members are arranged substantially in a plane for insertion into an opening in a target vessel, and are moved away from one another to capture the edges of the opening in the target vessel securing the graft vessel to the target vessel. One version of the anastomosis device includes a plurality of linkages arranged in two rows for grasping opposite sides of an opening in the target vessel. A portion of the linkages fold outward to trap vessel walls on opposite sides of the opening in the target vessel.

Abstract: Position sensors detect the position of a user's hand position on a mobile communication device. A controller dynamically adjusts the source impedance of a transmitter and/or receiver in the mobile communication device based on the user's hand position to compensate for variations in the load impedance caused by the user's hand position.

Abstract: A device for hands-free push-to-talk functionality may include a push-to-talk sensor or switch operable by at least one of a preset audible signal, a predetermined movement of the sensor or switch, air pressure or the like. The device may also include means to control operation of a communications device in response to signals from the push-to-talk sensor or switch.

Abstract: Selectively engaged antenna matching for a mobile terminal. Antenna matching can be engaged, disengaged, or switched as needed depending on whether a movable cover or clam-shell portion of a mobile terminal is open or closed. A switch can connect a single matching network to a radiating element in one case, and disconnect the single matching network from the radiating element in the other case. Alternatively, the switch can connect one matching network to the radiating element to achieve one matched condition, and the other matching network to the radiating element to achieve the other matched condition. In other embodiments, a switchable matching arrangement can alter the signal and/or ground feed points of an antenna. The technique can be applied to planar, fixed external, or collapsible antennas.